Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Ruaha National Park Safari from Dar es Salaam with flights

3 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

Admire elephants at the Ruaha National Park

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Go on game drives through Ruaha National Park
02 Spot large prides of lions and the world's largest antelopes, the elands
03 See buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, impalas, and hippos in Tanzania's largest national park
04 Look out for rare sable antelopes in the Miombo forest

Visit Tanzania's largest national park, known for its large prides of lions, where it is possible to see a pride of 20 to 30 individual lions. Look out for large numbers of buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, impalas, elands, and hippos, and keep an eye out for the rare sable antelopes in the Miombo forest. This safari combines scenic game drives with excellent wildlife viewing in one of Tanzania's most remarkable wilderness areas.

Visit Tanzania's largest national park, known for its large prides of lions, where it is possible to see a pride of 20 to 30 individual lions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Ruaha National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Ruaha and Evening Game Drive

Pick up from your hotel in Dar es Salaam at 07:00 hrs to transfer to Dar es Salaam Airport for a light aircraft to Ruaha National Park, departing at 10:30 am and arriving in Ruaha at 13:25 hrs.
Upon arrival at Nsembe Airstrip in Ruaha, you will be met by our guide and transferred to Ruaha River Lodge for lunch. Enjoy a short rest at the lodge until 16:00 hrs.
Proceed for a game drive. During the drive, you will be able to see a variety of animals and birds.

Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge.

Day 02

Full-Day Safari in Ruaha National Park

Depart for a full-day game drive in the park. Despite being the largest national park in Tanzania and home to a high population of game animals, this reserve receives few visitors, making it an ideal park for a special private safari. The park is very popular for its significant numbers of greater and lesser kudu, as well as the world's largest antelopes, the elands.

Lunch, dinner, and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge.

Day 03

Sunrise Game Drive and Return to Dar es Salaam

Depart for a sunrise game drive and then return to the lodge for an early lunch.
Transfer to Nsembe Airstrip for your light aircraft back to Dar es Salaam, departing at 13:45 hrs and arriving at 16:35 hrs.
Take your international flight back home or continue to the Spice Island of Zanzibar.